Audiovox APS996A - Prestige Remote Security System User manual

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Model APS-996a
Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT ! In order to provide you with the highest level of security to your
vehicle, this system is equipped with selectable manual override circuitry. It is
possible that you will need to override you security system if the transmitter
becomes lost, or inoperative due to battery failure. Reading the sections on
"Manually Overriding Your System" is necessary to fully understand the procedure
required to enable your vehicle in such situations. In addition, the chart on the last
page of this manual has a section for the particular features and options installed
in your vehicle as well as the override method selected. Although the default
mode is "Valet Switch" operation, the system can be configured for "Custom
Code" operation for enhanced security. Confirm the override mode selected on
the last page of this manual, and familiarize yourself with the section on it's opera-
tion.
FEATURES :
1 Two Way 5 Button Remote Control And 1 One Way 4 Button Remote Control
Six Channel Code Learning Programmable Receiver
External Superheterodyne Transceiver Antenna
Single Or Two User Programmable W/Separate Control Outputs
Single Button Lock/Unlock or Separate Button Lock/Unlock or Both
Remote Keyless Entry With Optional Access Guard (must have power door
locks)
Selectable Manual Override Mode
New Enhanced Panic Feature (Any button other than unlock stops siren, no
change to the units state)
Smart Disarm (If triggered, elect to shut off siren, or disarm entire unit )
Adjustable Shock Sensor Via The Transmitter (Pre-Detect Off, Pre & Full Detect
Off, City Mode)
Safe Start Output Controlled From Channel 3 (Option Channel 3 For Trunk, Or
For R/S)
24 Hour Time Start Mode
Cold Temperature Start Mode
2 or 4 Hour Automatic Start Mode
Parking Meter Count Down Timer On LCD Remote
Additional Count Down Timer Mode
Remote Panic In All Modes (Press & Hold Lock /Unlock Button For 3 Seconds
To Engage)
Improved Custom Code Override, User Selectable and Programmable
4 Button Remote Start Security System With
Plug-In Shock Sensor & Starter Disable

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Protected Push Button Valet/Override Switch
7-Function LED-Arm / Disarm / Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Zone 3 / Valet / Arming
Intrusion Alert With Memory
Instant Siren Activation
Starter Disable Output
Additional Engine Immobilizer Output, (Optional Relay Required)
True Last Door Arming (Hardwire Only)
Defective Zone By-Pass
Defective Zone Chirp Confirmation (Unit Chirps To Report Zone Cleared)
6 Tone Mini Siren
Car Horn Output For Additional Alarm Response (Improved Timing To Mini-
mize RF Interference.)
Additional Negative Trigger Input (Hood and Trunk)
RF Inhibit With Ignition On
Parking Light Flasher (Relay On Board)
Plug In Dual Stage Shock Sensor (Pre-detect, Full Trigger and “City Mode”)
Audible Arm, Disarm, Defect, and Tamper Chirp Indications
Headlight Control Output
Illuminated Entry Control Output
Active or Passive Arming Selectable
Programmable Auto Lock On / Off
Programmable Auto Unlock On / Off/Drivers Door/All Doors
Programmable Door Lock Pulse Duration 1 Second / 3.5 Seconds/1 Sec
L/ Dbl. U/L
Programmable Active or Passive Door Locks
User Programmable Permanent Chirp Delete
On Command RF Chirp Delete from Transmitter Or Selectable Through
Software
OPTIONS :
Remote Trunk Release (must have electric trunk release)
Remote Keyless Entry (must have power door locks)
Multiple Vehicle Capable
Remote Power Window Roll Up
Remote Garage Door Interface
CAUTION! Be certain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any remote
vehicle starting device. A running engine produces dangerous car-
bon monoxide fumes which can be harmful or fatal if prolonged expo-
sure occurs. DO NOT remote start the vehicle if it is garaged.
YOUR“CODEHOPPING“TRANSMITTERS
The transmitters included with your new security system use the most advanced
and secure form of radio frequency transmission available on any current auto-
motive security system. Some of today’s sophisticated auto thieves use a device

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known as a code grabber, which will receive and store the signal from your
keychain transmitter and re-transmit at a later time to disarm your system.
Your Keeloq Code Hopping transmitters will change their signal every time the
button is pressed, so when a thief grabs then re-transmits your signal, the alarm
system will not respond.
If your transmitter button is pressed more than fifty times while it is out of range of
the vehicle (children playing with your keys), the transmitter will not operate when
you return to the vehicle, and will need to be re-aligned to the receiver. To do this,
simply press button 1, (lock), two times within a one second time period. The
system will now respond to that transmitter each time a button is pressed.
NOTE: This system is custom configurable and can be set up to operate with a
number of options controlled from any transmitter button or button com-
bination. For reference, we will describe operation assuming that your
system is programmed for separate lock and unlock buttons. Also refer-
ence will be made to the icons as shown on the buttons below.
NOTE: The LCD based remote will be explained in detail further in this manual
See "System Status" described later in this manual. Consult your instal-
lation center if your system has been configured differently.
NOTE: Your system has the option of using a siren, the vehicle horn, or both for
the sounding device. Where the siren is referenced below, the horn or
both may in fact chirp, or beep.
ARMING THE SYSTEM - ACTIVE
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close all doors, hood lid and trunk lid.
2. Press and release Lock/Arm button on the keychain transmitter.
;The dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly.
;Parking Lights flash one time.
;Siren sounds one chirp.
If the siren/horn sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or
hood lid ajar. Simply close the opened entry point to provide full protec-
tion. If the siren "chirped" three times, sometime after arming, the
exclusive delayed dome light learn circuit has been programmed and
the system detected a open entry point after the learned delay expired.
Again, closing the hood, trunk, or doors will correct the problem and you
do not need to disarm the system to make the correction. If the siren/
horn did not sound when arming, then the chirps have been turned off
and you should refer to the section titled "ELIMINATING THE ARM/DIS-
ARM CHIRPS" in this manual.
Doors Lock - Optional
NOTE: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added, and has
been selected for operation when arming, as an added convenience, the
system will turn on the headlights when the system is armed.
SILENT ARMING - ACTIVE (Must be activated during programming)
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood lid and trunk lid.
2. Press and hold the Lock/Arm button on the keychain transmitter for 2
seconds.
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;Parking Lights flash one time.
;Siren will not sound.
If the siren "chirped" three times, sometime after arming, the exclusive
delayed dome light learn circuit has been programmed and the sys-
tem detected a open entry point after the learned delay expired. Clos-
ing the hood, trunk, or doors will correct the problem and you do not
need to disarm the system to make the correction.
Doors Lock - Optional
Doors Lock - Optional
NOTE: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added, and has
been selected for operation when arming, as an added convenience, the
system will turn on the headlights when the system is armed.
The LCD Remote has the following response:
ARMING THE SYSTEM - PASSIVE (AUTOMATIC)
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle and close and lock all doors, hood lid and
trunk lid.
;The dash mounted LED begins to flash rapidly, indicating 30 second
passive arming has begun.
2. Opening any protected entry point during the 30 second passive arming cycle
will immediately suspend automatic arming and the 30 second passive arm-
ing cycle will re-start when all doors are closed. At the end of the passive
arming cycle;
;The dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly.
;Parking Lights flash one time.
;Siren sounds one chirp
If the siren did not sound when arming, then the chirps have
been turned off and you should refer to the section titled “ELIMI-
NATING THE ARM / DISARM CHIRPS“ in this manual.
Doors Lock - Optional
Door locking during passive arming is a selectable feature.
The alarm can be programmed to allow the doors to lock only
when arming using the keychain transmitter and they
will not automatically lock during passive arming.
PROTECTION WHILE THE SYSTEM IS ARMED
;Opening any protected door, hood or trunk lid will cause the alarm to
immediately sound. The alarm will continue to sound for 30 seconds,
then stop and continue to monitor all protected entry points. If the thief left
a door opened, the alarm will sound for six 30 second cycles, remain
armed and ignore that triggered zone.
;Whenever the system is armed, the red dash mounted LED indicator will
slowly flash. This serves as a visual deterrent to the potential thief. The
LED is a very low current bulb and will not cause the vehicle’s battery to
drain, even when left unattended for extended periods.
;Whenever the system is triggered, the vehicle’s parking lights will flash for
the full 30 second alarm cycle, attracting visual attention to the vehicle.
;Optional - Whenever the system is armed, the vehicle’s starting circuit will
be bypassed. If the thief should choose to ignore the siren, the vehicle can
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;Any mild impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to sound a short
series of warning tones.
;Any strong impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to trigger for
the full 30 second alarm cycle.
NOTE: If the optional interior illumination circuit was installed, the interior light
will flash as well for the full 30 second alarm cycle.
DISARMINGTHESYSTEM
NOTE: If the optional 2 step door unlock circuit is installed, when the unlock
transmitter button is activated, the drivers door only will unlock, pressing
the unlock button a second time will cause all doors to unlock.
NOTE: If your transmitter has been configured with single button Lock/Unlock, to
activate the all door unlock feature operate the Lock/Unlock button a
second time within 3 seconds of the first unlock command.
1. As you approach the vehicle, press and release the Unlock/Disarm button on
the keychain transmitter.
;The dash mounted LED turns off.
The LED will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is
re-arming automatically. Open any door to suspend the auto-
matic arming.
;Parking Lights flash two times.
If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was
triggered in your absence. Before turning the key on, examine
the LED to identify which zone was triggered.
;Siren sounds two chirps.
If the siren sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in
your absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED and
refer to the INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS section of this
manual to identify which zone was triggered.
If the siren did not sound when disarming, then the chirps have
been turned off and you should refer to the section titled
“ELIMINATING THE ARM / DISARM CHIRPS“ in this manual.
Doors Unlock - Optional
2 Step Doors Unlock - Optional
NOTE: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added and has
been selected for operation when disarming, as an added convenience,
the system will turn on the headlights when the system is disarmed.
SILENT DISARMING (Must be activated during programming)
Note: If the optional 2 step door unlock circuit is installed, when the unlock
transmitter button is activated, the drivers door only will unlock, pressing
the unlock button a second time will cause all doors to unlock.
NOTE: If your transmitter has been configured with single button Lock/Unlock as
shown, to activate the all door unlock feature operate the Lock/Unlock button
a second time within 3 seconds of the first unlock command.
1. Press and hold button the Unlock/Disarm button on the keychain transmitter for
2 seconds.
;Red dash mounted LED turns off.
The LED will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is
re-arming automatically. Open any door to suspend the
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;Parking Lights flash two times.
If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was
triggered in your absence. Before turning the key on, examine
the LED to identify which zone was triggered.
;Siren will not sound.
If the siren sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in
your absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED and
refer to the INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS section of this
manual to identify which zone was triggered.
Doors Unlock - Optional
2 Step Doors Unlock - Optional
NOTE: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added and has
been selected for operation when disarming, as an added conve-
nience, the system will turn on the headlights when the system is dis-
armed.
WHILE THE SYSTEM IS SOUNDING
If during a triggered state, you wish to shut off the siren without disarming your
security system, simply press and release any transmitter button other than the
Unlock/Disarm button. This action will turn off the siren yet leave the vehicle fully
armed and protected. This feature is particularly useful if you are aware of children
playing near your vehicle that may accidently trigger your security system. In this
case you can cancel the siren sounding without disarming your alarm.
INTRUSIONWARNING SIGNALS
This system will inform you if an intrusion attempt has occurred while you were
away from the vehicle. If an intrusion attempt has occurred, the siren will
chirp 4 times and the parking lights will flash 3 times when disarming the
system. Enter the vehicle and observe the red dash mounted LED to identify
which zone was triggered.
nIf the LED is flashing one time...pause...one time...pause...etc., then an
intrusion attempt was made to the shock sensor, or an accessory trigger-
ing device that may have been added to the system.
oIf the LED is flashing two times...pause...two times...pause...etc., then
an intrusion attempt was made to a hood or trunk pin switch that was
added to the system or to a light activated entry point if the alarm was
installed using the voltage sensing feature.
pIf the LED is flashing three times...pause...three times...pause...etc.,
then an intrusion attempt was made through one of the vehicle’s doors.
These intrusion warning indicators are stored in the system’s memory and will
only be erased when the ignition key is turned on.
VALET SWITCH
The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass all alarm functions, eliminating
the need to hand your transmitter to parking attendants or garage mechanics.
When the system is in valet mode, all alarm functions are bypassed, however the
remote panic feature and remote door locks will remain operational. In addition,
the parking lights will flash to indicate locking and unlocking. To use the valet
mode, the system must first be disarmed either by using your keychain transmit-
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1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition key to the on position.
2. Press and hold the valet pushbutton switch until the dash mounted
LED turns on solid. The system will remain in the valet mode.
3. To return to normal operation, press and release the pushbutton switch
any time the ignition is on.
NOTE: Always remember to return the system to normal operation. This will
ensure that the vehicle remains protected at all times.
MANUALLY OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM:
USINGTHE VALET SWITCH MANUAL OVERRIDE
Your Security System can be disarmed without the use of the keychain transmitter. This is
necessary, since you will need the ability to operate your vehicle if the transmitter is lost or
its battery fails. If your system has been selected for Valet Switch manual override as
indicated on the last page of this manual, to bypass the alarm system;
1. Open the vehicle door. The alarm will sound.
2. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
3. Within 5 seconds, press and release the valet pushbutton switch.
The alarm system will stop sounding and enter the (bypass) mode. You can now
start and operate the vehicle normally.
Typically this override mode is used only if the transmitter has become inopera-
tive.
Programming Your Custom Override Code:
Unlike override switches easily found, and defeated, this security system allows the
consumer to program a personal override code, offering a higher level of security. To take
advantage of this option, programmable feature # 10 must be selected for the Custom
Code Option. Consult your installation center for programming details. The system
comes from the factory with a pre-programmed override code of 11. To change this
default override code, do the following:
1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter, or by use of the emergency
override sequence. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times.
3. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on.
(The siren or horn will beep and the lights will flash one time.)
4. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen 10ths digit by pressing and
releasing the pushbutton switch from 1 up to 9 times.
5. Within 10 seconds of the last entered 10ths digit, turn the ignition switch off
then on.
6. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen units digit by pressing and
releasing the pushbutton switch from 1 up to 9 times.
7. Finish by turning the ignition switch to the off position.
If the new code was accepted, the unit will report back the newly entered code, by
flashing the LED, first indicating the 10ths digit, pause and then the units digit.
The unit will report the new code three times with a one second pause between
each code, then the system will begin arming. If the LED flash pattern reports the
previously stored code, the new code was not entered correctly. Please repeat
steps 1 through 7 above considering the following.
NOTE: Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not
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NOTE: If 15 seconds of inactivity expire or if the ignition switch is turned off for
more then 5 seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert
back to the last successfully stored code.
Custom Code Programming Example:
To Change the code from the factory pre-assigned code of 11 to “52” you would do
the following:
1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter or by use of the emergency
override sequence.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
3. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times.
4. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on.
(The siren or horn will beep and the lights will flash one time.)
5. Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the pushbutton switch to set
the tenths digit.
(As per the example, press and release 5 times to set the tenths digit to 5)
6. Within 10 seconds of the last press of the pushbutton, turn the ignition switch
off then on.
7. Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the pushbutton switch to set
the units digit.
(As per the example, press and release 2 times to set the units digit to 2).
8. Turn the ignition switch to the off position. Immediately observe the LED flash
pattern.
You will note the LED flashing five times, pause, and then flash two times, pause.
This pattern will be repeated three times indicating the new code (52) has been
accepted and stored in memory.
NOTE: If after step 7, the LED flashes a code other than what was just entered,
this indicates that the code has not been changed. You will have to repeat
steps 1 through 7 above being certain to note the following:
Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not recognize a 0
(Zero), or no digit entered in any place, units or tenths.
NOTE: If 15 seconds of inactivity expire, or if the ignition switch is turned off for
more then 5 seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert
back to the last successfully stored code.
MANUALLY OVERRIDINGYOURSYSTEM:
USINGTHECUSTOMCODEOVERRIDE
Assuming the override code programmed has not been changed, and the default
override code of 11 is in the system's memory.
1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the on position.
NOTE: The siren will sound.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and release the pushbutton switch 1 time.
3. Within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch off then on.
4. Within 5 seconds, press and release the pushbutton switch 1 time.
5. Turn the ignition switch off then on and start the vehicle.
NOTE: If you have changed the programmed override code then substitute your
new code tenths for step 2 above, and units for step 5 above.
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ELIMINATING THE NORMAL ARM / DISARM CHIRPS
As explained earlier in the manual, you can eliminate the chirps selectively any
time you arm or disarm the system simply by holding the ARM or DISARM button
for two seconds. If you find the normal arming and disarming chirps annoying,
they can be turned off permanently, eliminating the need to hold the ARM / DIS-
ARM button for 2 seconds. To do this,
1. Turn the ignition key on then off.
2. Within 10 seconds, press and release valet switch three times.
3. If the chirps were on before you started, then you will hear two chirps indicat-
ing they have been turned off.
If the chirps were off before you started, then you will hear one chirp indicating
they have been turned on.
NOTE: Whenever the chirps are bypassed, the 4-chirp intrusion indicator
and 3 chirp defective zone indicator will always operate. Since these are
important warnings to you that something has happened, they cannot be
eliminated.
NOTE: Your system must be programmed by the installation center to en-
able this feature.
REMOTEPANIC OPERATION
The Lock or Unlock button on your keychain transmitter also functions as a panic
switch for use in emergency situations. To use remote panic,
1. Press and hold the Lock or Unlock button on the keychain transmitter for 3 or
more seconds. The alarm will immediately sound.
2. To stop the alarm, press and hold the Lock or Unlock button on the transmitter
again for 3 seconds. If the button is not pressed, the alarm will automatically
stop after 30 seconds. Also if any transmitter button other than the Lock or
Unlock button is pressed and released, the Panic mode will be turned off
immediately. The normal function of this transmitter button will be suspended
during the Panic sounding period.
3. During the panic mode, the Lock and Unlock buttons can be used to lock and
unlock the doors, (if the option is installed), however once the unlock/disarm
button is pressed, the vehicle's starter inhibit device, (where installed) will be
disabled allowing the vehicle to start.
NOTE: While in the Panic mode, pressing and releasing the Lock or Un-
lock buttons will, if the option is installed, lock and unlock the doors respectively.
While in the panic mode, anytime the Unlock button is pressed, the panic feature
will continue for the allotted 30 seconds, however, the security system will be
disarmed allowing the vehicle to start.
RFSHOCKSENSORMODESELECTION
The way in which your alarm system reacts to threatening vibrations, created by
attempts to enter the vehicle by breaking a window, is adjustable by the transmitter
immediately after arming. There are 4 modes of operation that can be selected
by the operator:
1. Normal Operation (default mode)
In this mode, any strong vibrations will cause the siren to sound (full
detect) for 30 seconds. Any lesser vibration will cause the siren to emit
about 6 short warn away chirps, (pre-detect).
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2. Stage 1 (Omit pre-detect)
In this mode, the warn away chirps created by the lesser vibration will be
deleted. If strong vibration occurs, the siren will sound.
3. Stage 2 (Omit pre & full detect)
In this mode, both the pre-detect stage and the full trigger stage of the sensor
are defeated. The unit will not react to vibration of any magnitude.
NOTE: Shock Sensor Icon Is Displayed On The LCD Panel.
4. Stage 3 (City Mode)
In this mode, the pre-detect chirps will change from six pre-warning tones to
a full 10 seconds of warning chirps.
The full detect trigger duration will be reduced from 30 seconds to 15 seconds.
NOTE: Setting the stage of the shock sensor will be effective for one arming cycle
only. Once the system has been disarmed, the very next arming cycle will
cause the sensor to default to the normal operation stage.
To change or adjust the shock sensor, press and release the ARM button of you
keychain transmitter.
1.Within 2 seconds of arming, press and release the ARM button 1 time, to
defeat the pre-detect stage of the shock sensor. (The lights will flash and the
siren will chirp once.)
2.Within 2 seconds of step 1, press and release the ARM button 2 times, to
defeat the pre and full detect stages of the shock sensor. (The lights will
flash and the siren will chirp twice.)
3.Within 2 seconds of step 1, press and release the ARM button 3 times to
enter the "City Mode" of operation. (The lights will flash and the siren will chirp
three times.)
SAFETY (Red Handled ) CONTROL SWITCH
The control switch allows you to temporarily disable the remote starting function
of your APS-996. To disable the unit, move the red handled control switch to the
off position.
The control switch also allows you to select between 2 hour start up and 4 hour
start up when using the automatic start up timer mode. The factory preset start up
time for this mode is every 4 hours. To select between 2 or 4 hour start-up timer:
1. Begin with the control switch in the on position.
2. Turn the ignition switch on then off.
3. Within 10 seconds, move the control switch off, on, off, on (2 switch cycles) to
select a 2 hour start timer. After 10 seconds expire, the parking lights will
flash and the siren will chirp 2 times confirming that the two hour start cycle is
set. Or, within 10 seconds move the control switch off, on, off, on, off, on,
off, on (4 switch cycles) to select a 4 hour start timer. The parking lights will
flash and the siren will chirp 4 times confirming that the 4 hour start timer is
set.
REMOTESTARTING THE VEHICLE
The system WILL NOT start the vehicle if any one of the following conditions
exists:
1. The Vehicle Hood Is Opened.
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2. The Gear Selector Is In Any Gear Other Then Park.
3. The Brake Is Depressed.
4. The Safety Control Switch Is In The Off Position.
WARNING! Be certain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any remote
vehicle starting device. A running engine produces dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes which can be harmful or fatal if prolonged exposure
occurs. DO NOT remote start the vehicle if it is garaged.
To Remote Start The Vehicle:
Press and release the programmed channel of your keychain transmitter two
times within 2 seconds. The vehicle will start and remain running for the pre-
programmed 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes. As a visual indication, the parking lights
will flash or turn on depending on the programming set up by your installation
center.
When you arrive at your vehicle, disarm the alarm system by pressing and re-
leasing the arm/disarm button of your keychain transmitter. Enter the vehicle and
turn the ignition key to the on position.
CAUTION! Do not turn the key to the start position. This will cause the starter
motor to engage with the already running engine which could result in
damage. Step on the brake pedal to disengage the remote start unit.
The vehicle will continue to run but now on it's own power.
NOTE: The engine will stop running before the expiration of the pre-programmed
run timer if you complete any of the following:
1. Press and release the programmed channel of your keychain transmitter two
times within 2 seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Open the hood.
4. Move the red handled control switch to the off position.
5. Race the engine to above 4000 RPM.
OPERATING ON AUTOMATIC START UP TIMER MODE
The APS-996 has the ability to automatically start the vehicle every 2 or 4 hours
over a 48 hour period. This feature is especially useful in cold climates where
the only means to keep the engine and engine fluids warm is to periodically start
the engine.
WARNING! Be certain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any re-
mote vehicle starting device. A running engine produces dangerous
carbon monoxide fumes which can be harmful or fatal if prolonged
exposure occurs. DO NOT remote start the vehicle if it is garaged.
TO BEGIN THE AUTOMATIC START UP TIMER
1.Turn the ignition key on then off.
2. Within 10 seconds, activate the RF start command two times. (Push the
programmed channel button of your keychain transmitter 4 times).
The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 4 times indicating the timed
start mode is activated.
The vehicle, on a 2 or 4 hour interval basis, will automatically start, run for
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the pre-programmed time (5,10,15 or 20 minutes), and then shut off. This
will continue for 48 hours.
NOTE: The automatic start up timer can also be initiated from the keychain
transmitter. To do this:
1. Start the vehicle using the keychain transmitter by pressing and releasing the
second channel transmitter button 2 times.
2.Shut off the vehicle using the keychain transmitter by pressing and releasing
the second channel transmitter button 2 times.
3. Within 10 seconds of step 2, activate the RF start command two times. (Push
the second channel button of your keychain transmitter 4 times).
The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 4 times indicating the timed
start mode is activated.
CANCELINGTHEAUTOMATIC START UP TIMER
To cancel the automatic start up timer do one of the following;
1. Start the vehicle manually with the use of the ignition key and depress the
brake pedal.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your keychain RF transmitter.
NOTE: Option button used in combination is only available on the alternate re-
mote transmitter and not available on the LCD Transmitter.
OPTIONAL DEVICE OUTPUT ( CHANNEL 3 )
Controlled By: Trunk/Key Button Option Button Lock + Unlock Buttons 
Lock + Trunk/Key Buttons Lock & Option Buttons Unlock + Trunk/Key But-
tons Unlock & Option Buttons Trunk/Key & Option Buttons
Other Transmitter button configurations are also available. Consult your installa-
tion center for other configurations not listed above that may have been pro-
grammed to operate a specific feature of your system.
This security system is equipped with an output which will activate when the
appropriate transmitter button is depressed for 4 seconds. Optional devices that
may be connected to this channel are:
Remote Electric Trunk Release
Remote Car Starter
Remote Window Closure
Remote Garage Door Interface
NOTE: In addition there may be a second optional feature connected to your sys-
tem that when the same transmitter button is pressed and released 2
times within 3 seconds (double pressed), the second optional feature
will activate. This output is typically used for a remote start option and
will likely prevent inadvertent activation of the remote start device if young
children are playing with the hand held transmitter.
If your vehicle is not equipped with an electronic trunk release switch, or other
option listed, this feature may have been connected to another accessory. Please
ask your dealer for further information.
ADDITIONALREMOTEFUNCTION ( CHANNEL 4 )
Controlled By: Trunk/Key Button Option Button Lock + Unlock Buttons 
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Lock + Trunk/Key Buttons Lock & Option Buttons Unlock + Trunk/Key Buttons
Unlock & Option Buttons Trunk/Key & Option Buttons
Other Transmitter button configurations are also available. Consult your installation
center for other configurations not listed above that may have been programmed to
operate a specific feature of your system.
This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number
of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel
are; Remote Car Starter
Remote Window Closure
Remote Garage Door Interface
To remotely operate the device indicated, momentarily press, or press and hold
the appropriate transmitter button(s) as indicated above.
ADDITIONALREMOTEFUNCTION ( CHANNEL 5 )
Controlled By: Trunk/Key Button Option Button Lock + Unlock Buttons 
Lock + Trunk/Key Buttons Lock & Option Buttons Unlock + Trunk/Key Buttons
Unlock & Option Buttons Trunk/Key & Option Buttons
Other Transmitter button configurations are also available. Consult your installation
center for other configurations not listed above that may have been programmed to
operate a specific feature of your system.
This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number
of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel
are: Remote Car Starter
Remote Window Closure
Remote Garage Door Interface
To remotely operate the device indicated, momentarily press, or press and hold
the appropriate transmitter button(s) as indicated above.
ADDITIONALREMOTEFUNCTION ( CHANNEL 6 )
Channel 6 is an alternate output that can be controlled by the unlock button of the
transmitter, or by and independent button or combination of buttons. For your
vehicle this output is:
Controlled By: Trunk/Key Button Option Button Lock + Unlock Buttons 
Lock + Trunk/Key Buttons Lock & Option Buttons Unlock + Trunk/Key Buttons
Unlock & Option Buttons Trunk/Key & Option Buttons
Other Transmitter button configurations are also available. Consult your installa-
tion center for other configurations not listed above that may have been programmed
to operate a specific feature of your system.
This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number
of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel
are: Remote Car Starter
Remote Window Closure
Remote Garage Door Interface
To remotely operate the device indicated, momentarily press, or press and hold
the appropriate transmitter button(s) as indicated above.
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ADDITIONALREMOTEFUNCTION ( CHANNEL 7 )
Channel 7 is an alternate output that can be controlled by the unlock button of the
transmitter or by and independent button or combination of buttons. For your
vehicle this output is:
Controlled By: Trunk/Key Button Option Button Lock + Unlock Buttons 
Lock + Trunk/Key Buttons Lock & Option Buttons Unlock + Trunk/Key Buttons
Unlock & Option Buttons Trunk/Key & Option Buttons
Other Transmitter button configurations are also available. Consult your installa-
tion center for other configurations not listed above that may have been programmed
to operate a specific feature of your system.
This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number
of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this chan-
nel are: Remote Car Starter
Remote Window Closure
Remote Garage Door Interface
To remotely operate the device indicated, momentarily press, or press and hold
the appropriate transmitter button(s) as indicated above.
TELEMATICUPGRADE:
This system has the ability to have a telematic upgrade module connected to it.
This is a upgrade that can give you control of certain functions of your vehicle from
a Telephone, or in some cases a computer interface. Please check with your
installation center for most recent Telematic Upgrades. If you had a Telematic
Upgrade installed, the manual supplied with the upgrade unit will provide a op-
erators manual advising of the features of the system and means available to
control these features of your vehicle.
When Disarmed, Press the Arm/Lock button to Lock
and Arm the System. The Lock Icon is displayed on
the LCD panel & the parking lights flash once.
When Armed, Press the Disarm/Unlock button to
Unlock and Disarm the System. The Unlock Icon is
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TRANSCEIVERICONSANDTHEIRINDICATIONS
When the Key Icon Button Has Been Operated for 3
seconds the trunk open icon will flash on the LED
Screen.
When the Key Icon Button is pressed 2 times in suc-
cession The three puffs of smoke show on the LCD
screen. While the vehicle is running, the exhaust indi-
cation will flash and the hour glass will indicate count
down timer based on the 5, 10, 15, or 20 minute run
time set up by your installation center. When the unit
shuts off the exhaust indication will turn off and the trans-
mitter will play a melody.
When Panic Mode has been activated and the system
is armed the vehicle's lights, the lock and the siren icon
will flash on the LCD screen. If the system is
disarmed and the Panic Mode is activated, the lights,
siren, and the unlock icons will flash on the LCD screen.
When ever the vehicle is operated from the two way
transmitter, the unit will beep responsive to the
function executed at the vehicle. 1 beep when armed, 2
beeps when disarmed, etc... at times It may be incon-
venient or too noisy to hear the beep tones, so the sys-
tem allows you to set the unit for vibrate mode. To
toggle on or off beep tones/vibrate, press the
F & Unlock buttons, the unit will beep or vibrate, and the
icons shown left will appear on the screen.
If the alarm system has been triggered, the icon dis-
played on the transmitter LCD will indicate which zone
has been activated, as well sound the beep tones, or
vibrate dependent upon the setting as shown above.
The following trigger patterns will be displayed.
Triggered and the entry attempt was made to one of the
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Triggered and entry attempt was made to the vehicles
glass, or the vehicle has been hit or bumped hard
enough to cause a response from the vibration detec-
tor.
ADDITIONALICONSTHAT MAYBEDISPLAYEDARE:
If the arm/disarm chirp tones have been turned off at
the vehicle, when you arm, or disarm, the display will
indicate this as shown and there will be no arm/dis-
arm chirps at the transmitter. This is true if the trans-
mitter is set for vibrate mode.
When the vehicle is armed, and a door is opened, or
ajar, the transmitter will chirp 3 times, the lights will
flash, and then the display will flash as shown. When
the door is closed or the zone clears, the transmitter
will chirp 1 time, and the display will clear.
When the vehicle is armed, and the hood or trunk, is
opened or ajar, the transmitter will chirp 3 times, the
lights will flash, and then the display will flash as shown.
When the hood or trunk is closed, or the zone clears,
the transmitter will chirp 1 time, and the display will
clear.
When the vehicle is armed, and the vibration sensor
input is active, the transmitter will chirp 3 times, the
lights will flash, and then the display will flash as
shown. When the input or the zone clears, the trans-
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ADDITIONAL REMOTE FEATURES:
The two way remote control unit allows you to access status information from
the vehicle, check temperature, light the display, toggle
the transmitter from beep tones to vibrate mode, initiate
daily start timer, and temperature start. Selection of
these and other features are shown below:
NOTE: Transmitter must be within operating range of
the vehicle, approximately 1000 ft.
Check Vehicle Status:
Press the lock+key+option buttons simultaneously for 1 second. The vehicle's
alarm will display the systems current status.
Check Temperature:
Press the option+key buttons simultaneously for 1 second. The vehicle's alarm
will display the temperature. Temperature is read from the alarm's module
located below the dashboard. This reading may be higher than actual ambient
temperature due to the greenhouse and is relative only to the inside vehicle
temperature.
Temperature Start Mode:
To toggle this feature on or off, from the armed mode, press the Option & Unlock
Buttons simultaneously, the temperature icon appear on, or disappear from the
display, and the transmitter will emit a tone.
NOTE: This feature must be active in the feature selection menu of your system.
Check with your installing dealer to insure this feature is set to the on position.
Light The Display:
Press and release the "F" (Function) button one time. The display will illumi-
nate for 10 seconds.
Vibrate Or Tones:
Press the "F"+Unlock buttons simultaneously for 1 second. The transmitter will
vibrate if vibrate is on or beep if tones are turned on. Pressing this button
combination again will toggle this feature on or off.
Daily Start Timer:
Press the option+lock buttons simultaneously for 1 second. The transmitter will
beep and display the 24hr timer. The vehicle will start automatically when the
time set is reached. (see chart for time settings). Pressing this button combina-
tion a second time will toggle this feature off. Note the transmitter must be
within range of the vehicle to set this feature and within range to cause the
vehicle to start at the preset time. The unit will start at the prescribed time once
only. This function must be selected each time you want the vehicle to start. To
activate this function, (a) Turn the ignition switch off. (b) Within 10 seconds of
step (a), depress and hold the brake pedal, while pressing the key icon
transmitter button 2 times. (c) the unit will emit 2 chirps, the transmitter will beep
and the start timer icon on the display will remain on.
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If you require more frequent starting please refer to auto start up timer mode
shown earlier in this guide.
NOTE: To insure accurate 24 Hour Start up, it is advisable to reset the start time
periodically as time may drift slightly each day.
Page Call Out:
From within the vehicle, if the valet push button is pressed for three seconds,
the alarm unit in the vehicle will transmit to the LCD remote and a beep tone
will be heard on the hand held transmitter indicating that someone is calling
you to the vehicle.
Timing Count Down:
The unit offers an additional count down timer for situations where an alert tone
may be needed to remind you of something important. For instance you may
have a meeting 4 hours from now and you want a reminder in 3 Hrs and 45
Mins. This additional count down timer allows you to set the count down up 19
Hours and 59 Minutes from the current time and when the timer reaches zero,
the transmitter will emit a tone or vibrate dependent on your preferred setting.
See chart for setting the count down time for this feature.
Valet:
When the System is in the valet mode, the icon shown will show in the
display when the status check buttons are activated.
Parking Meter Counter:
The transmitter has a built in clock that can count down from 10, 20, 30, 60, 90,
or 120 minutes. This feature is useful when parking the vehicle in a metered
parking lot. If the time on the parking meter is 30 minutes, you can set the
count down timer to 20 minutes. The transmitter will emit a beep tone when
the timer expires to remind you to get back to your vehicle. See following chart
for setting the parking meter count down timer feature.
Alarm Clock Mode:
The transmitter has a built in alarm clock that can be set to beep at a certain
time each day. The alarm clock mode must be set, and the feature turned on.
To use this feature please refer to the chart on the following page.
NOTE: Your system is shipped with two transmitters, 1 two way, shown on a
previous page, and the one way transmitter, shown below. The two way unit is
programmed from the factory with separate lock & unlock buttons, the key icon
button operates remote start and remote trunk release where applicable. The
option button and any button combination may be programmed to operate
various options. The one way transmitter is programmed as per the icons
shown on the button pad. Consult your installation center for button
programming and options that may have been added to your vehicle.
Although this is the default programming from the factory, this can be
changed for you to any configuration you prefer. Please refer to the
transmitter program guides included with your kit.
NOTE: While in the two way transmitter set up mode, 15 seconds of
inactivity, or pressing the "F" button for 5 seconds, will cause the set
up mode to be exited.
NOTE: A maximum of two of either style transmitter may be programmed to
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SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE
DASHLEDINDICATORS
RAPID FLASHING = PASSIVE ARMING/ACTIVE
REARMING
SLOW FLASHING = ARMED
OFF = DISARMED
ON SOLID = VALET MODE
3 FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 3
2 FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 2
1 FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 1
SIRENCHIRPINDICATORS
1 CHIRP * = ARM
2 CHIRPS * = DISARM
3 CHIRPS = ARM / DOOR OPENED
4 CHIRPS = DISARM / INTRUSION
* These chirps are optional, and can be de - activated.
PARKING LAMPINDICATORS
1 FLASH = ARM
2 FLASHES = DISARM
3 FLASHES = DISARM / INTRUSION